Overhead Lines Apprentice: Power Engineering Career Kickstart

National Grid Plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Protective clothing

Cycle to work

Share incentive plan

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You will earn while you learn, gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering with hands-on training at National Grid centres.

Starting salary is £19,366 with staged increases; travel/accommodation for training periods, and a permanent role upon successful completion. You must live within a reasonable distance of the depots and meet DBS checks.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science or Level 2 equivalents.
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification accepted with GCSEs.
• Evidence of certificates required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct/alter overhead lines; install plant; run and terminate cables.
• Inspect, maintain and repair overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions.
• Identify cables; test insulation, phasing and continuity.
• Test earthing and voltage; perform LV switching.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Diploma Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You will earn while you learn, gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering with hands-on training at National Grid centres.

Starting salary is £19,366 with staged increases; travel/accommodation for training periods, and a permanent role upon successful completion. You must live within a reasonable distance of the depots and meet DBS checks.